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Charlie Hughes vs Dan Ballard

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Dan Ballard commands a higher market value (€20.0M vs €4.7M). Charlie Hughes leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Dan Ballard is stronger in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Charlie Hughes

Defender
England
€4.7M
22 years old
Aerial
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Player B

Dan Ballard

Defender
Northern Ireland
€20.0M
26 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

Charlie Hughes

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.7 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), blocks shots courageously (1.6 blocks/90), uses long balls frequently (8.2/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Dan Ballard

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), strong in aerial duels (4.4 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.6/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricCharlie HughesDan BallardEdge
Goals / 900.030.08Dan
Tackles won / 900.770.76
Interceptions / 901.260.84Charlie
Clearances / 907.677.75Dan
Press intensity / 902.341.61Charlie
Pass accuracy %74.2081.70Dan

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Charlie Hughes or Dan Ballard?

Dan Ballard commands a higher market value (€20.0M vs €4.7M). Charlie Hughes leads in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. Dan Ballard is stronger in goals / 90 and clearances / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

How is this comparison calculated?

Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →

What are their market values?

Charlie Hughes has a market value of €4.7M, while Dan Ballard is valued at €20.0M.

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